Description
This Paleo Zucchini Bread boasts an irresistible flavor with a simple preparation! Made with fresh zucchini, almond flour, and a hint of banana, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy this mouthwatering dish that caters to your craving for homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (1 large) or applesauce
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated zucchini from about 1 medium zucchini
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- Grate the zucchini and lay it between layers of paper towels, pressing to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil together on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Gently fold in the drained zucchini.
- Stir in the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, and ground cinnamon. Then, fold in the optional dark chocolate chunks.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Add extra chocolate chunks on top if desired.
- Bake in the heated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 35-45 minutes on a wire rack. Once cool, lift the bread out using the parchment paper and place it back on the rack to cool completely.
- Store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Make sure to press out as much water as possible from the zucchini for the best texture.
You can substitute dark chocolate chunks with nuts or leave them out entirely for a sugar-free option.
This bread is perfect for toasting and spreading with your favorite nut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg